New York Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka looked sharp in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The 25-year-old Tanaka (24-0, 1.27 ERA), who signed a seven-year deal worth $155 million with the Yankees on January 22, allowed two hits and fanned three batters over two innings. Perhaps most impressively, Tanaka threw 22 of his 32 pitches for strikes. “He looks very good, very professional pitcher,” a scout who watched Tanaka said. “Above-average velocity. He has an idea how to pitch. The splitter tumbles. If I was the Yankees, I’d be very happy … Continue reading →